HLA Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the ignition coil/ion sensors. (See IGNITION COIL/ION SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the cylinder head cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Press the rocker arm from above and verify that the HLA does not drop.

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- If the HLA drops, replace the HLA. (See HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Install in the reverse order of removal.